Jude Frates

I’ve worked with a few different real estate agents while looking at properties, and I’m genuinely glad I ended up crossing paths with you.

We’ve looked at three different properties together now, and although none of them ended up being the right one, I actually feel like I’ve gotten more out of the process because of your help. You’ve pointed out a lot of things that I simply wouldn’t have known to look for myself, and you’ve helped me understand the bigger picture behind each property and whether the numbers and circumstances actually make sense for me.

One thing I especially respect is that I’ve never felt like you were just trying to make a sale. If anything, there were times when I felt like you were steering me away from a property because you genuinely didn’t think it was the right deal for me. Looking back, I needed that perspective. Your knowledge and experience helped me recognize things I wouldn’t have necessarily considered on my own.

That honesty means a lot to me. Buying a property is obviously a major decision, and having someone who is willing to say, “This may not be the one,” rather than simply trying to get a deal closed gives me a lot of confidence working with you.

You’ve been knowledgeable, patient, straightforward, and never pushy. More importantly, I feel like you actually care about helping me find the right property rather than just any property. If this is the level of honesty and integrity you bring to working with me, I can only imagine that you treat all of your clients with that same level of respect.

I truly appreciate everything you’ve done so far, Jude. We haven’t found the right one yet, but when that property does come along, I’m looking forward to finding it and putting the deal together with you.

Thank you again for everything.

Michael DiGiacinto

Source: Zillow

Jude was even more the agent I needed than I could have planned (I found him by marking “want to tour” on a property I ended up not liking at all, but he stuck with me though another 15 or so properties, three offers and finally one closing that occurred this morning). Empathetic, intuitive and scrupulously honest, he guided me through my first bidding war, numerous last minute inspections of the house I ended up buying; was never late, always fully prepared and closed more loops than I’ve ever seen…this being my first CA real estate purchase and considerably different from deals I’ve done as buyer and seller in Illinois and Michigan since my first home purchase in 1988. I especially value his emphasis on “green” living - though I was looking in a town neither of us lived in, he knew the ecology and regs, and had all necessary trades/contractors at his fingertips, empowering me to close over a few conditions (actual asbestos, suspected mold) that could have sent me screaming in the other direction. Like having an insanely talented brother or nephew in the family…only better cos we don’t have to remember each other’s birthdays.

Source: Zillow

Jude was a great partner throughout the entire process - from early searches to closing the deal. We started searching a very wide geographical area and he was patient and helpful while we gradually narrowed down to a few locations. He gave honest opinions and expert insight about each property we considered. He called out key issues in disclosures and made it clear when a costly issue may be present. Jude was always responsive and willing to travel beyond his typical patch. After we made an offer, getting insurance was a challenge and without Jude's involvement the purchase may well have fallen through. He was always professional and personable and was very easy to deal with. We 100% vouch for Jude and wish him well in his career.

Source: Zillow

I highly recommend working with Jude! As first-time homebuyers, we truly appreciated how Jude made the entire process feel easy and seamless. His responsiveness and honesty meant so much to us, and his friendly approach made it very easy to trust the process.

We are so thrilled to be in our first home, especially after successfully beating out multiple offers. We truly couldn't have done it without Jude's expertise and support!

Source: Zillow

Really happy to work with Jude really helpful and always on top of everything!! Help me on the negation, always response on timely matter, he help us get our dream come true… thanks Jude

Source: Zillow